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Summary: This is a great family outing along the sycamore shaded Big Sycamore Canyon. Starting from Satwiwa Cultural Center, the trail is all downhill to the ocean, ending at Sycamore campground in Pt Mugu State Park. As you head down into the canyon, you have a spectacular view of Old Boney Mountain. You will need to two cars to pull this off, leaving one at the beach (the hikes end-point), and the other taking you back to the hikes starting point. A number of spots along the trail have picnic benches and restrooms. The first 3 miles are paved, with the balance of the route on a relatively smooth dirt fire road. On a bike, you can almost coast all the way to the ocean! A great stopping point for lunch is at the Danielson Ranch group camp, about 3 miles into the hike. Trailhead: From Highway 101/Ventura Freeway in Newbury Park, exit on Wendy Drive. Drive 2.5 miles south to Lynn Road and turn right. Continue a mile or so, then just past Reino road turn left into Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa Park on the left side of the road. (Lat:34.15322 Lon:-118.96565) Trail Guides for Big Sycamore Canyon: On The Trail - Malibu to Santa Barbara by Cathy Philipp (Cathy Philipp Publishing) Day Hikes in Ventura County California by Robert Stone (Day Hike Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Santa Monica Recreation Area - 805-370-2300 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jim Zuber, who has posted 104 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 5 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Agi on 11/1/2009 From Reino road turn left (north) on Via Goleta/National Park road. There is no Rancho Sierra Vista. Also, there are numerous watering areas so you don't have to bring too much water, you can refill along the way. The trail is mostly paved, to the beach and back including a rest or two was 5.5 hours. The last climb isn't too bad at all. There is LOTS of bicycle traffic. This is an excellent riding trail. 
Reviewed by AT on 8/17/2009 Very nice hike do it every year. Easy. Also did the 20 mile down and up.
Reviewed by EMG on 7/16/2009 Great trail!!
Reviewed by Jim on 3/30/2009 Perfect weather, lovely rolling green hills at the start of the ride.
Reviewed by Jim on 1/6/2009 Great hike to take with your kids!
Reviewed by Annie on 11/27/2008 This is a fantastic hike. Leave a car at the beach and drive a second car to the entrance in Newbury Park. Be sure to bring sunscreen and something in case you get blisters. Eight miles is a long walk if you are not prepared and walking out barefoot because your feet are killing you. We took backpacks with extra water, sandwiches and had a blast. You meet all kinds of folks on the trail. Unless you are very fit I wouldn't attempt the walk back it would be brutal. Its a great time with the family. If you are camping at the beach its fun to ride your bikes in as far as you can and then coast on back. Watch out for snakes this is their home too.
Reviewed by DR on 10/18/2008 Luuuv this trail. I have never hiked it but I bike it all the time. 
Reviewed by Viewer on 6/26/2008 i was wondering about the drive from the starting point at the top to the ending point at the beach, how far is it and is it a fairly easy road. My elderly dad will be dropping us off and meeting up with us at the beach. i need to give him exact directions. thank you Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: California Hiking, California Trails, California Hikes, Ventura County Hiking, Ventura County Trails, Ventura County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||